CBS’ Intelligence Is the Season’s Most-Watched Premiere

Less encouraging results for ABC’s Killer Women

CBS could have a winner on its hands with its first midseason drama launch, while a solid performer in the Tuesday 10 p.m. slot continues to elude ABC.

According to Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, a special trial launch of CBS’ sci-fi action series Intelligence scared up 16.5 million viewers in the 9 p.m. slot leading out of NCIS, making it the most-watched premiere of the 2013-14 season. The Josh Holloway vehicle delivered a 2.4 in the adults 18-49 demo, retaining 80 percent of its generous lead-in.

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